The programme takes one year. Upon completion graduates will possess the Achievement Levels listed below.

1 Knowledge and understanding

A graduate of the Master’s programme:

Substantive knowledge
1.1 has profound knowledge of the various theories and methodological approaches common within the domain of one of the specialisations offered by the Master’s programme;
1.2 has knowledge of models and methods of prevention and intervention relevant for one of the specialisations offered by the Master’s programme;Research methods and statistics
1.3 is competent in methodological and technical research skills that are current in Education and Child Studies in general, and in the Master’s specialisation in particular;Professional field
1.4 is acquainted with the professional field of the Master’s specialisation.

2 Applying knowledge and understanding

A graduate of the Master’s programme has developed and is able to independently apply the following academic skills:
2.1 formulating a consistent line of reasoning, based on scientific arguments;
2.2 independently designing, organising, and conducting research in one of the specialisa-tions of the Masters’ programme;
2.3 connecting scientific knowledge and insights to practical issues in human development;
2.4 establishing appropriate professional strategies for child-raising and/or educational issues.

3 Judgement

A graduate of the Master’s programme has de capacity to:
3.1 analysing and describing practical and theoretical issues in one of the specialisations of-fered by the Master’s programme from both a scientific and an ethical point of view;
3.2 identify a theoretical framework suitable for addressing problems and issues relevant for one of the specialisations offered by the Master’s programme;
3.3 critically evaluate aspec of study design and methodology in empirical research;
3.4 analyse and evaluate scientific literature critically to establish its practical or theoretical relevance;
3.5 A graduate of the Master’s programme is trained in professional conduct according to the NVO (Association of Educationalists in the Netherlands) professional code.

4 Communication

A graduate of the Master’s programme has de capacity to:
4.1 report orally and in writing on issues in human development both in an academic and in other professional contexts;
4.2 collaborate with others and take responsibility in a professional team.

5 Learning Skills

A graduate of the Master’s programme has de capacity to:
5.1 independently acquire new knowledge and skills relevant in a professional context;
5.2 reflect on his/her own learning process.